Hello: I have heard that, in having my oil changed at JiffyLube, I am getting a cheap filter that may have no anti-drain valve. My '98 GMC Jimmy Vortec 4.3 engine (250,000 km; 150,000 miles; in excellent condition) is ticking on cold starts, until it warms up. I have heard that this issue (oil not getting to the lifters?) might be solved by using a higher-quality oil filter with an effective anti-drain valve. Can anyone comment on this, and/or recommend the best filter for me?
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i dont know your specific model but i would get an oem filter from gm . their new e-core (usuallly part number end with an E. are good .they arent for racing .but for normal use are what gm recommend. should be
acdelco pf52e (oem part number:19210286)
acdelco pf52e (oem part number:19210286)
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Hey, welcome to the forum. I'm not on the island but I'm sure you guys have a NAPA over there. I would get a Napa Gold filter which is going to be better than a quick lube filter. Since it has a silicone drain back valve and a blended media.
My personal experience -- when I first purchased my Ram in 2010 I changed the oil/filter immediately. I used a Mopar filter with the oil & got the cold start tap for a second or two each time I started it. The next oil change I went with a Pure One filter & had the same results. Finally I went with a Fram Ultra & not once since has it had the cold start tap. Just my experience & good luck!!
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Generally, it is true that the quick lubes use a very cheap filter. It is my understanding that many GM engines have the ADBV in the block and don't require one in the filter. Hopefully one of the GM boys will be along and tell us whether your engine is one of them.
How long does the "ticking" last.
A second or two....?
Or until the engine warms up?
Regards,
Scott
A second or two....?
Or until the engine warms up?
Regards,
Scott
Originally Posted By: zrxkawboy
Generally, it is true that the quick lubes use a very cheap filter. It is my understanding that many GM engines have the ADBV in the block and don't require one in the filter. Hopefully one of the GM boys will be along and tell us whether your engine is one of them.
Many GM oil filters have an ADBV. GM's commonly have the filter bypass valve in the block.
Generally, it is true that the quick lubes use a very cheap filter. It is my understanding that many GM engines have the ADBV in the block and don't require one in the filter. Hopefully one of the GM boys will be along and tell us whether your engine is one of them.
Many GM oil filters have an ADBV. GM's commonly have the filter bypass valve in the block.
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It is my understanding that many GM engines have the ADBV in the block and don't require one in the filter.
Many GM engines have the bypass valve in the engine block, but the filters would still require an anti-drainback valve (ADBV). In any case, I believe that engine specs the Fram PH3980 or the XG3980 in the Ultra version, which is a very solid filter and features the silcone anti-drainback valve. In general, look for the silicone ADBV valves that help to keep lots of oil in the filter. In my experience with many Pure One filters in the same size, PL24011, they are always filled with oil even after sitting many months hole-side down, so I know the ADBVs work well. I'm pretty sure the NAPA Gold filter would be the 1036, which also has the silicone ADBV.
It is my understanding that many GM engines have the ADBV in the block and don't require one in the filter.
Many GM engines have the bypass valve in the engine block, but the filters would still require an anti-drainback valve (ADBV). In any case, I believe that engine specs the Fram PH3980 or the XG3980 in the Ultra version, which is a very solid filter and features the silcone anti-drainback valve. In general, look for the silicone ADBV valves that help to keep lots of oil in the filter. In my experience with many Pure One filters in the same size, PL24011, they are always filled with oil even after sitting many months hole-side down, so I know the ADBVs work well. I'm pretty sure the NAPA Gold filter would be the 1036, which also has the silicone ADBV.
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First, I would stop going to any quick oil change places.
They use cheapo oil filters, for example Costco uses Tearolators.
They use cheapo oil filters, for example Costco uses Tearolators.
Buy a better filter with a silicone ADBV. The nitrile ADBV hardens with time at temperature and begins to lose it's seal. Then startup rattle begins to happen.
Fram tough guard uses silicone ADBV
Fram Ultra uses silicone ADBV
WIX standard line uses silicone ADBV
NAPA Gold uses silicone ADBV
Mobil 1 uses silicone ADBV
CarQuest Blue uses silicone ADBV
Fram tough guard uses silicone ADBV
Fram Ultra uses silicone ADBV
WIX standard line uses silicone ADBV
NAPA Gold uses silicone ADBV
Mobil 1 uses silicone ADBV
CarQuest Blue uses silicone ADBV
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